human showing traces, bronchial tubes, lungs and heart When a student or parent contacts me about voice lessons, I always spend a good half-hour in a Zoom “meet and greet” with the potential student. During this time, I ask about their goals, age, previous musical experience, and any instruments they’ve studied to get a sense of the student. A common theme I hear is, “My voice teacher/chorus teacher told me to belly breathe, and I was too embarrassed to ask what it means.”

Learn about the anotomical and physiological differences between biological men and women with respect to the vocal mechanisms and their impact on singing,

Learning to sing from YouTube or similar platforms can lead to memorizing incorrect techniques and wasting time correcting mistakes. It’s crucial to receive proper training from a qualified voice professional to ensure correct technique and avoid potential risk to your voice.

Discover during this first lesson how you will feel more educated and confident about your singing .

Are you tone deaf? Discover how voice teachers approach "tone deafness" and how it is treated very differently depending on whether it's true clinical amusia (a rare neurological condition affecting ~1.5-4% of people, where pitch perception is fundamentally impaired) or the far more common situation of underdeveloped pitch-matching skills, poor ear training, tension, or bad vocal habits.

Vocal warm-ups are essential in your lessons for the same reasons as they help prepare your voice for singing or speaking by ensuring your vocal cords, breath support, and muscles are ready to work efficiently. Here are a few key reasons why warm-ups are important:

Learn about vocal trends and generational differences among women.

Learn about the diaphragm in breathing and how to utilize it when singing and speaking.

Explore the differences in physiology and hormones between pre-menopapausal and post-menopausal womens’ voices.

Learn psychological strategies to overcome stage fright

Tips for making the most out of your music pratice time

A talented singer experienced vocal damage due to excessive strain from teaching, performing, and singing in a band. This led to phonotrauma, requiring surgery and ending her singing career. To prevent vocal abuse, singers should follow these tips to protect their voice

Vocal fry, a low, gravelly voice quality, has become a trend, particularly among young women, mimicking the voices of the Kardashians. While it may seem trendy, vocal fry is considered unpleasant and unprofessional, potentially leading to vocal strain and difficulty understanding speech. To improve communication skills, it is recommended to avoid vocal fry and focus on speaking clearly and confidently.

What are SOTV exercises and how do they heal the voice?

Learn about the science and benefits behind singing and language development in children. Incorporate sdinging into daily routines with age appropriate activities

Acid reflux andhow it impacts singing, Symptoms, managing reflux, and preserving your voice.

Learn the science and benefits of diaphramatic breathing for singing, speaking, and overall health

Practicing a musical instrument is developing a new skill. You must be consistent with repetition to create a musical habit- muscle memory when you sing.

Music has always been my life, not just a part of it. It has been the soundtrack to my deepest feelings and emotions. but what happens when you lose your musical muse?

Music has been integral to my life and taught many life-long skills to apply to the real world.